Ankh, Eternal Life symbol
Ankh is commonly known to mean life in Ancient Egyptian language. It
symbolizes eternal life and also power. Egyptian Gods and Kings are often shown
carrying the Ankh to distinguish them from mortals. The amulet is a powerful
talisman that provides the wearer with protection from the evil forces of decay
and degeneration. The loop of the Ankh is held by the Gods. It is associated
with Isis and Osiris in the Early Dynastic Period. The Loop of the Ankh also
represent the feminine discipline, while the elongated section represent the
masculine discipline. These two units come together and form life
Because of its powerful appeal, the Ankh was used in various religious and
cultural rituals involving royalty. In the Treasures of Tutankhamun, the Ankh
was a major artifact found in the tomb. The circle symbolizes eternal life and
the cross below it represents the material plane. As a symbol for the power to
give and sustain life, the ankh is typically associated with material things
such as water, air or sun.
Ankh is one of the most potent symbols represented in Egyptian art, often
forming a part of decorative motifs.
As the Christian era eclipsed Egypt's pharaonic pagan religion, the sign was
adapted by the Coptic church as their unique form of a cross, known as the crux
ansata.
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